Section 615 Friends and Foes
Su Hao would never tell Viscount Sazabi and his entourage: the ingredients for lunch meat are actually spoiled pig's water horns and rotten fat. Those things are always abandoned in the slaughterhouse. Diaphragms, ligaments, trough meat and lymph tissue that you feel disgusting when you see them. No one buys these things in the market at all. But as long as you stuff them into the machine to crush them, add a lot of flour and various industrial ingredients to stir, and add nitrite, the appearance color will become bright red and attractive, and just look at them will be very appetizing.
There are always countless firsts in life. The first fight, the first cry, the first feeling of happiness, the first woman of a man, or the first man of a woman.
The space field of HC993 has its own unique culture. Especially in terms of food, it also has a unique food logic and method of making. For example, eating fresh roasted lamb legs with mustard, even in the third stage, many people will definitely like it. But no matter what, the indigenous people here will never think of mixing and crushing a bunch of garbage, and then adding some other garbage ingredients to make them look very delicious garbage.
Lunch meat is a product of a mixture of industrial civilization and social crises. Everyone knows that nitrite is not good for the body, but they don’t think too much when they are hungry. Especially here, no one will question whether the food in front of them is green? Will it cause harm to the body? After all, under the premise that the tongue and eyes jointly judge the concept of "deliciousness", all defects and dangers are covered up.
Su Hao certainly would not forget lunch meat, a terrible food that had harmed the earth for several eras. During the Red Dragon Planet, when Su Hao became the leader of the slave rebellion army, he was also troubled by logistics issues. Naturally, canned lunch meat was copied and became the main source of meat for slave warriors at that time.
The scene when the slaves ate lunch meat for the first time left a deep impression on Su Hao. Their faces were filled with surprise, shock, gratitude and worship. Even merchants like Meng Qi, who were well-informed on the Red Dragon Planet, were shocked by this magical food, and then extremely ecstasy, and then listed the mass-produced canned lunch meat as important military supplies.
However, as time goes by, the worst side of lunch meat gradually showed up. After eating too much and seeing too much, people gradually lost interest. Even Meng Qi, who once loved it the most, said: "I feel disgusted by just looking at this thing. It's really unbelievable. I used to think it was the most delicious food in the world?"
Viscount Sazabi and his followers are exactly the same as Meng Qi in the past. This is similar to the relationship between Si and the goddess. When they can't get it, Si dreams of the goddess and seeks life. Once the goddess is abandoned by the handsome man, she is given the opportunity to act as a takeover Si. After the two people have been in contact for a long time, Si suddenly realizes: the goddess is actually a woman, with a hole under the two steamed buns on top. The only difference is the softness, hardness, size, and depth of the hole.
"This is a rare bird with red feathers and tender flesh. They are only one year old and will not taste good any time they grow in the growth period. When it comes to breeding season, it will become easier to catch them. This poor little guy cannot be artificially raised. Even if they catch them, they must be slaughtered while they are freshly frozen with ice. As long as they are in a low temperature environment, they can be stored for a long time and are very convenient to eat."
In the face of Viscount Sazabi's question about the production and source of lunch meat, Su Hao made such an explanation. Of course, in the eyes of those who understand it, this is undoubtedly a lie and a joke. However, Viscount Sazabi and his followers had no doubts. Instead, he repeatedly mentioned the word "precious" in Su Hao's words, which was very full of expression.
Of course, there must be all differences between nobles and civilians. Not only appearance and clothing, but more importantly, it also includes daily diet and conversation. If nobles, like civilians, have barley porridge and black bread every day, there is no need for any hellish privileged class in this world.
Viscount swallowed a large mouthful of instant noodles mixed with minced meat and tomato sauce. With indescribable satisfaction and happiness, he burped loudly, then turned around and looked very complicated in his eyes, staring at Su Hao, who was sitting at the top of the bar table and smiling.
“Your hospitality is indeed impeccable. Although I am reluctant to admit it, I still have to say: This is the most delicious meal I have ever had in my life
Viscount Sazabi pointed to the few pieces of meat left on the plate and continued, "I have never seen these foods before, and I can't even tell the specific source of them. For a noble, this is really embarrassing. If I guess correctly, should you also be an noble? And, from a famous family?"
The word "noble" is not just a simple word. Taking Viscount Sazabi as an example, he has been receiving various related training since childhood, etiquette, clothing, behavior, swordsmanship, etc. Even in terms of diet, he must be proficient in alcohol and exquisite tableware, be able to say the specific year of production, and the producer according to the artistic style of the tableware. Especially meat, such as chicken, you only need to chew a few bites to accurately determine whether it is grouse, turkey, domestic hen, or some other bird that does not belong to the category of "chicken". You must be very familiar with cooking techniques. Of course, the nobles do not need to operate it by themselves, but at least they must be able to tell the ingredients and methods, as well as the specific raw and cooked heat.
According to a fixed mindset, Viscount Sazabi would of course think that Su Hao was also a nobleman. Otherwise, it would be impossible to explain the sudden appearance of this castle and the fear-protecting warriors under Su Hao.
"You are right. I am indeed a nobleman."
Su Hao put away the smile on his face, his voice became low, as if he was the words of Viscount Sazabi, which evoked some bad memories. This inexplicable emotion quickly infected others. The Viscount's entourage who were dining stopped moving one after another. Sir Focas also picked up the napkin and wiped his fingers cleaned, and turned his inquiring eyes to Su Hao.
After nearly half a minute of silence, Su Hao slowly raised his head and whispered: "I am a duke, the Duke of Red Dragon."
As soon as he said that, he immediately caused a burst of exclamation in the hall.
Viscount Sazabi's face suddenly changed drastically, red and white alternated on both sides of his cheeks, and shock and suspicion were released in his eyes. Others performed similarly, the only difference was that there were not so many suspicious elements, and their expressions and gazes were heavy and belief.
"Duke?"
Viscount Sazabi repeated the word repeatedly and asked suspiciously: "You said you are the Duke?"
Su Hao stared at him lightly: "Do you want to see my family badge?"
Viscount Sazabi nodded. The family badge is the best proof of the nobles. This kind of thing is difficult to fake, and its complexity and artistic nature make the family badge itself valuable. Especially for some aristocratic families that have been passed down for a long time, the family badges are always modified every once in a while. The nobles are keen to add some unique products of their own era to the badges to express their achievements for the family.
Kenson walked to the viscount with a silver plate. There was a fine cotton handkerchief on it, and a fierce and majestic dragon was embroidered with golden silk thread. The whole pattern was round, with no edges around it, and the fine and complex lines formed the pattern itself. Just looking at it, it made people feel that there was a sacred and inviolable sacredness that was coming to the face.
Viscount Sazabi certainly did not recognize this dragon-shaped pattern. However, he could feel the invisible pressure emitted by the badge itself.
At first, Viscount Sazabi believed that Su Hao was a wandering criminal, and at most a powerful bandit.
However, he released Focas, which was a manner that only nobles had. If it were a bandit and a robber, he would only cut off Focas' head.
In this delicious meal I just enjoyed, there were too many delicious food species that Viscount Sazabi had never seen or imagined. He could not even name the food, let alone specify the origin and method. Only the nobles' banquets would be like this. They always use this method to take the school exam and tease each other. Over time, it became a game between nobles and traditions.
What is the concept of a duke? It means a vast fiefdom, a dreadful strength, and an unimaginable wealth.
In any case, Su Hao's simple and ordinary appearance is difficult to associate with the word "duke". Viscount Sazabi's viewpoint is very high and rarely recognizes that others are better than himself. However, the family badge on the handkerchief is absolutely true. Viscount Sazabi determines this. Whether it is the production process or the lines and textures, it shows that this is definitely not a simple thing.
Recalling Sir Oken, whose head was cut off a few days ago, Viscount Sazabi's doubts have been reduced a lot. He has never heard of the name of the Red Dragon Duke, but it does not prevent the real existence of the Red Dragon Duke in the world. Just like a mountain citizen who earns 2,000 yuan a year, it is impossible to imagine that a noble lady's clothing price is as high as hundreds of thousands, even if she earns so much in her life.
Viscount thought for a while and said seriously: "I am very unfamiliar with your title. If you guessed correctly, should you come from afar?"
HC993 The space field has never been involved in the main world, and the logical thinking about the region is still stuck in the same space, not another world
Su Hao knew this, so he nodded: "My fiefdom is very far away from here, and it is very small."
Viscount was a little surprised, and the question couldn't help but blurt out: "Why?"
"Of course it's because of the war."
Su Hao's voice was calm, but it could be heard that there was undisguised hatred and anger: "The civilian riots and disputes from within the family have lost too much. I have been looking for real power to conquer them, and I have found it. The situation is much better now than in the past. Otherwise, I would not be able to treat you with these foods."
Viscount Sazabi felt deeply about this. He thought for a few minutes and decided to put aside these superficial things and go straight to the core of the topic: "Although I have deep sympathy for your experience, you must understand that this is my fiefdom and that you have violated my exclusive interests. As a noble, I hope to solve all this in a way that is acceptable to both of us."
Viscount's anger is no longer as strong as before. Su Hao's kind hospitality made Sazzabbi feel respected. Regardless of whether Su Hao's duke's title is real or not, he is willing to negotiate, which shows his attitude. With this relationship, Sazzabbi would rather believe that Su Hao is a duke than a civilian.
There is nothing to talk about between nobles and civilians. But if the other party is also nobles, the situation will be completely different.
Su Hao said slowly: "As far as I know, Moloshi Village is surrounded by barren mountains and has no production. Although it is part of your fiefdom, it is on the edge and is not valued. If you talk about value, on this land, there are probably only the poor people in the village who are the most valuable. If you sell them as slaves, you can get at least a few gold coins."
Viscount Sazabi's expression was a bit bad. Although Su Hao was talking about the truth, Viscount was reluctant to admit it.
Su Hao looked at him and suddenly laughed: "We don't need to worry about this issue. Open the skylight and say something. I need to set up a stronghold here. You can see that the castle outside is almost about to be completed. I can't demolish it, nor will I leave here. If you want, sell this barren land to me with the road outside Molosch."
Viscount Sazabi raised his eyebrows, a little stunned, and didn't believe Su Hao's words at all: "Sell it to you? There is nothing here. What's the use of you want such a place?
Su Hao did not explain immediately. He ordered the waiter to clean up the miscellaneous items on the dining table Yu Jing. Kenson brought a map and spread it on the table. Viscount Sazabi, who could not suppress his curiosity, pushed the chair away and stood up. He walked straight to Su Hao, followed the direction of his finger, and his eyes fell on an area on the surface of the map that was circled with red lines.
It was the fief of Eugene, with a vast area and abundant resources. The remote mountains were just sandwiched between the fiefs of Viscount Sazabi and Eugene. This was the boundary agreed upon by the two nobles and an insurmountable obstacle.
"The reason why my family declined is largely related to this person."
Su Hao pointed to the words "Eugene" above the map side and said in a cold tone: "I must attack from behind him to achieve unexpected results. Please believe that I have never targeted you and have no interest in your fiefdom. Otherwise, I will not make any previous actions, but will directly attack Feinong City and occupy everything that belongs to you."
Although there is no further explanation, these words are enough. Viscount Sazabi only needs to know that Su Hao's target is Eugene, not himself. Although he also wants to know more about conspiracy and competition from Su Hao about fighting each other, he understands that the other party cannot make everything clear. Moreover, Su Hao's words are logical: the maximum number of defenders in Feinong City is no more than 500. With the strength shown by these outsiders before, this can be done easily.
With the previous sumptuous banquet and family badges, Viscount Sazzabi's suspicion is gradually eliminating.
He tended to believe Su Hao's words and began to consider what position should he take in the war between the "Duke of the Red Dragon" and Eugene Earl? What kind of profit should he gain?
"Believe me, selling this barren land will be the wisest choice in your life."
Su Hao's face once again smiled. He winked at Kenson, who nodded knowingly, and soon brought a very heavy, bulging bag and placed it in front of Viscount Sazzabi.
Viscount untied the tether in his pocket and found it was filled with glittering imperial silver coins, at least several thousand.
This was the first time Viscount Sazabi saw this kind of money. He picked up a silver coin from it with his fingers and looked at it carefully. The smooth surface of the silver coin and the exquisite production process made him praise it and he also gained a new understanding of Su Hao's strong financial resources. After all, it was really difficult to make the silver coin at the same level and weight. This kind of thing is a work of art, and even regardless of the precious metal components in it, it has a high value.
"I will always use this kind of silver coins as a means of payment."
Su Hao's voice tempted Viscount: "I can also take out some other valuable goods for exchange of food and other materials. We can become friends. I promise that Kunming Castle will become your most solid backing for Viscount. Please remember my words: at any time, I will be your most trustworthy friend."
The third stage is the main world, the main force of the "Iron Warriors" army.
The State Administration of Industry is one of the most important core institutions of the Legion. Among the most sturdy areas, more than half of them belong to the scope of the State Administration of Industry. The heavy industry workshop is located underground, and the above-ground part is only responsible for mechanical installation and maintenance. The area here covers more than tens of square kilometers, which is equivalent to a medium-sized city. Between large machinery that covers the sky and the sun, staff wearing standard military uniforms are constantly coming and going.
When the secretary walked into the office with hot coffee, Steinberg had just turned on the computer and sorted out the various messages sent from his previous break. If it was appropriate, it would be kept. If it felt unnecessary, it would be deleted.
The main legion has a very strict determination of merit, much stricter than the Imperial Wehrmacht. Few people can rise to the high position of the general in the main legion, and Steinbega is the most outstanding representative of these very few elites.
He is a technical lieutenant general and the equipment manufacturing director of the entire "Steel Warriors" legion. In particular, some of the significant modifications of power armor and explosive bomb weapons are all derived from Steinberg's inspiration and experience.
Chapter completed!